Starting with magical girls, I'll reign supreme for eternity.

Li Yi, who was jogging in place, stopped and did some chest-expanding exercises. "I went to bed late last night, staying up all night waiting for you. I only fell asleep after Bai Hu came back and said you were alright. Let's not wake her up now."

That's something Coco would do.

"So let's go for a morning run together. Coco should be awake by the time we get back."

"it is good."

As for Jiang Si, it seems that she is not yet very skilled at suppressing automatic transformation. It would be good for her to practice more while running on the road.

Li Yi originally intended to jog slowly while chatting with Jiang Si.

They rarely had the chance to talk alone, since Jiang Si was usually nowhere to be found.

Even Coco had a hard time finding others, let alone Li Yi, who was just a junior in the next year.

Ultimately, Jiang Si never went to school before, so it was difficult to bump into her. Now that she's skipped a grade to take the college entrance exam and scored high, and is going to university, there's even less chance of seeing her...

After all, Li Yi's studies weren't good enough to skip grades and take the college entrance exam; she was going to the same university as Jiang Sikai.

As soon as Jiang Si took a step, Li Yi realized she had made a mistake.

They ran too fast!

Although it was just a jog for Jiang Si, she could easily disappear without a trace.

There was absolutely no intention of waiting for her.

Left with no other choice, Li Yi had to borrow a little magic as she ran.

Now she has stepped into the realm of blossoming—oh, she can't be called blossoming now, she can only be called a seedling—a magical girl… well, anyway, she can exert a portion of the magical girl's power even without transforming.

Like now, as long as you attach magic to the soles of your feet, cherry blossoms will remain with every step, which will increase your speed.

Fortunately, Jiang Si was only jogging.

With all her might, and with the blessing of seedling-level magic, Li Yi barely managed to catch up with Jiang Si, who was jogging.

"Wow, senior, could you... slow down a little..."

Jiang Si merely glanced at her and said, "You still need to practice."

I'm not a sports student.

Li Yi complained inwardly, but as soon as she said it, Jiang Si really slowed down.

Although it's still a bit fast, it's at least within the normal running range for a normal person.

Gradually, he was able to stay by Jiang Si's side. The boy had a slight smell of sweat, but Li Yi didn't find it particularly unpleasant.

The two ran along the road until they reached the path by the river.

"Could you walk with me for a while? I can't run anymore..."

I don't know if it's because the other person and Coco have spent too much time together, or if the two girls are just similar, that's why they get along so well.

So much so that sometimes Jiang Si would subconsciously mistake Li Yi for Coco.

Although he didn't want another troublesome younger sister.

After stopping, the little girl behind him bent over, supporting herself on her knees, and panted for a while.

It's really no different from the Cocoa of the past.

Whether you're talking about the younger sister or not, it's all pretty much the same.

"May I call you brother?"

As she walked slowly, Li Yi, having adjusted her breathing, gazed at the shimmering river under the rising sun.

The girl, having mustered her courage, walked on tiptoe, trying to make herself about the same height as the other person.

When Jiang Si looked over, Li Yi panicked a little. "Well, you see, calling you Jiang Si sounds weird and impolite, but calling you senior feels too distant. Coco and I are good friends, so I was thinking, like her, calling you brother would be more appropriate, wouldn't it?"

"Where does it fit?"

Li Yi was speechless and could only mutter to herself:

That's perfect just based on the size...

The attempt to address her by name had failed miserably, and she had to try a different approach, but Li Yi's mind was completely blank at the moment.

Because simply following Jiang Si quietly and strolling leisurely along the riverbank was quite pleasant for her.

The morning breeze gently caressed the weeping willows, causing them to sway on the river's surface. The willow leaves, still damp, spread out, bringing a refreshing coolness.

Everything made Li Yi extremely happy.

"If you go to university, you won't be going back to school, right?"

"if not?"

"Actually, I went home for a while before, and my parents' attitude had improved a lot. However, I still didn't like it, so I cut off contact and will never go back again."

"Oh."

“Last night, when I was chatting with Coco while waiting for you, Coco said that she actually really hoped that I could live with her.”

"Ah."

"I am actually very good at cooking, washing dishes, doing laundry and housework. I am very good at all of them."

As Jiang Si walked, she reached the riverbank and was about to cross the bridge when she turned back to look at Li Yi. "What did you want to say?"

Fragmented thoughts wove together into fragmented words.

It's like the reflection cut by the ripples when a leaf falls into the river.

The rising sun cast long shadows, obscuring Li Yi's slightly lowered face. The outline of the river swayed dreamlike in the morning light. "So, I will be a very reliable and useful younger sister."

I don't know if it was intentional imitation or simply being infected by prolonged contact.

Jiang Si did indeed think it was Coco for a moment.

Just as he was about to speak, a monstrous fish suddenly leaped out of the river!

It could also be a mirror beast.

Splashing water like rain, the calamity beast's fish tail slapped the air, emitting a piercing cry, before plummeting towards the two.

No one looked up.

The falling monster paused in mid-air, then splashed up an even larger wave.

Those were magnificent cherry blossoms.

A gentle breeze swept by, and the crimson clouds in the sky shattered into snow.

Amidst the floral mist, a pale pink magical girl, who had quietly transformed, stood with her hands behind her back, leaning slightly forward. Her moist, cherry blossom-petal-like pupils blinked gently as the calamity beast swallowed by the cherry blossoms fell into the water behind her.

"I want to live with you all, forever and ever."

Pink ripples rippled beneath her feet, cherry blossoms teased Jiang Si's lips and face, and then fell into Yinlian's hand.

The magical girl gently bit a cherry blossom and whispered, "Brother."

The cherry blossoms covered the river with a thin layer of silk, and the wind blew up the folds of the silk, causing the petals to squeeze and then spread out.

Jiang Si stepped on the cherry blossoms, nodding as she walked towards the other side of the stone bridge.

"Give me back my sports jacket, Cherry Blossom Fairy."

"I'm not a cherry blossom spirit!"

……

In any case, Jiang Si didn't really care that the cherry blossom spirit wanted to stay at home for a long time.

After all, there have been quite a few people staying at his house from the beginning, and he has never cared as long as they don't get in the way.

But when Ginkgo biloba skipped and hopped away among the cherry blossoms like an elf, it was time to leave.

The little black dragon in his heart spat.

"What sister! This little brat is up to no good, full of ulterior motives. Seeing that the junior sister route is not working, she immediately turns to the little sister route, huh? Her heart is despicable!"

Although the Emperor was manipulating magic within her Golden Core, much like constantly pedaling a bicycle, she could still keep an eye on the outside world. The beautiful cherry blossoms she had just witnessed had actually captivated her somewhat.

Such beautiful scenery cannot be seen in the Cursed Realm, and I actually have quite a good impression of that cherry blossom magical girl.

I find her desire to become Jiang Si's younger sister quite adorable.

Hearing the little black dragon's criticism, she spoke up in her defense, saying, "She probably didn't have such intentions."

"What do you mean you don't have those thoughts? You have a lot on your mind, Mom. You don't know how precocious little girls are these days. Even elementary school students are already thinking about romance..."

"She looks like a high school student."

"Anyway, she looks no different from an elementary school student. In short, I know this kind of thing very well. It's been recorded in Douluo Continent and Throne of Seal for a long time. At first, she'd say 'little sister, little sister,' but after sleeping together, she'd become his girlfriend not long after! Her intentions are as clear as day!"

The little black dragon seemed to be gritting its teeth as it said, "To actually use classical allusions to seduce the boss, that's too cunning. It would be terrible if the boss couldn't handle it. First of all, sleeping with an elementary school student is already dangerous enough..."

The emperor was somewhat helpless with the little guy.

After pedaling the bicycle a few more times—that is, manipulating the magic—the Emperor said softly, "It doesn't really matter. She just looks younger, and she may not necessarily have the kind of thoughts you're talking about."

"Mom, you're still too naive. You don't understand the wickedness of people's hearts."

Hearing the little black dragon speak with the air of someone who had been through it all, the emperor, who had once been the subject of much intrigue and power struggles in the palace, couldn't help but chuckle.

However, she doesn't deny her immaturity when it comes to relationships.

"If Jiang Si likes it, then it's fine. You're just gossiping here. Be careful you don't get retaliated against later."

The little black dragon snorted, "I'm not afraid at all. My boss can only be my mom's. Only someone I know as my mom is qualified to woo my dad!"

The emperor paused for a moment, "You mean Lu Ya? I wonder when we'll be able to find her."

"And you, Mom!" The little black dragon immediately flapped its wings excitedly, "You are my mom too."

"Huh? Me?" The emperor was somewhat at a loss. "It has nothing to do with me, does it?"

"Mom, you need to be confident. With your looks, personality, and abilities, Dad will definitely like you!" The little black dragon patted his chest, looking completely reassured. "Besides, you have me as your daughter, which is practically premarital pregnancy. It's a sure thing, and Dad will take responsibility! Mom, you'll definitely win Dad over!"

The emperor was both amused and exasperated.

What are you talking about? This is all nonsense.

What do you mean by "pregnant before marriage"? I only saved your life, I didn't have you with Jiang Si...